by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Condos and Townhouses, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/22/16 Florida law requires that all real estate brokers and real estate agents not only get licensed by the State of Florida in order to do business here, but that they keep up those licenses with through continuing education. For example, there have... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Condominium Law, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate
Last Update: 02/22/16 In most every real estate transaction in which a seller signs a Florida Realtors/Florida Bar Contract, the seller makes several representations and warranties to the buyer. Most sellers are unaware of these representations because all they see... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 02/22/16 More and more these days, Florida real estate buyers are purchasing a home or condo without personally stepping foot on the property. When this happens, the buyer usually relies on someone acting on their behalf (e.g., a friend or family member).... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Title, Titles
Last Update: 7/29/21 In South Florida, when a seller is told by a buyer’s title examiner that there is a “title issue,” that usually means that there is some sort of lien, defect or encumbrance in the public records which clouds the title to the property. In... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Real Estate Agents, Realtor Disputes
Last Update: 4/14/21 Broker Misrepresentation Claims and “As Is” Clauses Here in South Florida, the condominium lifestyle is very popular. That popularity extends to both retirees as well as to locals, who buy condos as primary residences, vacation homes... by Larry Tolchinsky | Closings, Florida Real Estate
Last Update: 4/17/18 In South Florida, most residential real estate closings involve a buyer obtaining a home loan to finance the purchase. When the homeowner obtains a mortgage he or she gives the bank a lien on the property until that loan is paid in full. This...